handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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Anyone wishing to be a vendor at one of the Chicago CASE markets must apply annually, and must be a producer or creator of natural and handmade goods. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 The Gianvito 105 is defined by a sleek 105mm stiletto heel and a statement pointy toe, and is handmade in Italy. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 Flamingo Island Flea Market has 600 vendors selling everything from handmade ceramics to plastic flamingos. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 There are many thoughtful touches—a handmade olive wood marquetry backgammon set by Greek company Manopoulos, a full shoe cleaning set, large format Ortigia toiletries plus instinctive and easy to use lighting, shower controls and curtain systems. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools

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